Presentation of awards to winners of the Newark Unified School District and City of Newark Joint Task Force on Youth Issues Anti Truancy Poster Design Contest. Students were challenged to design a "School is important to me because" themed poster. Posters will be displayed at public sites including Newark Library, Silliman Activity Center and Newark Unified School District.

Written Communications:Review and approval of Conditional Use Permit for monument signs at St. Edward Catholic Church and School

Public Hearings:Approve Conditional Use Permit to establish fitness center/gymnasium (Anytime Fitness) at 6347 Jarvis Avenue.Approve Conditional Use Permit for a veterinary surgery center at 5600 John Muir Drive.Adopt an initial study/mitigated negative declaration and an architectural site plan for a 574,600 square foot industrial building at 38811 Cherry Street.Public Comment was voiced concerning truck traffic and air quality impact.Approve text amendment to Newark Municipal Code to include "cottage food" and "cottage food business" for non-perishable products.Public concern about regulation and sanitary conditions of food preparation

Consent:Use of recycling funds for 2013 Music at the Grove, Summerfest and Tri-City Motor Rally Designate Alameda Co. Source Reduction and Recycling Board to review and comment on County Integrated Waste Management Plan AmendmentsAmend Joint Exercise Powers of Agreement that created Alameda County Waste Management Authority to clarify rules in the event of a conflict between member agenciesAccept Rosas Brothers Construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk replacementAccept annual report of Newark Development Impact FeesAccept bid and award contract with New Image Landscape for park and landscape maintenanceAccept contract with Bayscape Management for 2012 Weed Abatement programAccept Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for period ending June 30, 2012Accept bid and award contract to System Source Technologies, Inc. for switches.

Nonconsent:Approve Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement creating the Energy Council and becoming a member

City Council Matters:Appoint Ana Apodaca as Vice MayorAppoint councilmembers to various agencies, boards and commissionsReappoint Karen Bridges to Planning Commission - two openings currently exist